Mangos

Wild sour green mangoes grow all over the Hacienda. So do star apples and pomellos. Trying all of the new kinds of fruit is one of the best parts of this trip.

In this Episode Nicole becomes a Rice Farmer

February 16th 2008
I, in fact, make a pretty terrible rice farmer. I don't do 5 am happily, I am allergic to the bugs, and as my parents will tell you, I never was willing to help weed the garden. However, I discovered this week during my peasant exposure, that there are also openings for rice farmer/political organizers, I might do alright as one of those. I spent this past week living with a couple of differe ... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more

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